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Greencastle Common Council Minutes
Regular Session
October 12, 2004 7:00 Y.M. Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order; Roll Call
A Mayor Michael called meeting to order at 7:00 PM
B Roll Call; all present
11 Public Petitions and Comments
A Ernie Ford present representing Humane Society of Putnam County; Vice President.
Thanks to citizens and law enfore ment for support this past year. Mentioned that the
Humane Society will be having (I owl "oween party Saturday, October 30.
B No other comments
III Department Reports
• A Cemetery — Randy Robinson
1 New sign at entrance is up.
B City Engineer — Glen Morrow
1 Invited council to attend the Board of Works meeting a consultant will be present
regarding storm water issue.
C Fire Department — Bill Newgent
1 Beginning this weekend for the next three weekends there will be flash over training
the 9` 16` and the 23` at Putnam County Fairgrounds.
2 Will conclude second complete inspection of businesses next week.
D Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
I Big Walnut Sports Park loop trail is coming along and is ahead of schedule.
E Planner —
F Police Department —Tom Sutherlin
I GPD along with DNR put on a hunters education class.
2 Bob Sedlack asked regarding semi brake noise on South Bloomington Street. Asked
if anyone has had any complaints. Some communities have signs coming into town
limiting the use of "fake brakes" within city limits. Tom will speak with Indiana
State Police to inquire as to whether we can enforce this.
G Street Department — Paul Wilson
1 Leaf pick -up October 25 thru Dec 21.
2 Proceed with new storage /salt building.
H Wastewater Department — Mike Neese
• 1 Lift Station Upgrade is being designed.
2 Bids went out on new sewer vactor today.
Water Works — Terry Dale
1 Water Table is very low and could become serious soon.
2 City Code allows Mayor Michael and Attorney to invoke mandatory water
conservation if needed.
City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
1 Lot of major projects going on. Attended IACT conference end of September. Busy
helping in Planner's Dept. Also attended Toxicology seminar with Paul Wilson.
May see changes to our policy.
IV Councilor Reports
A Bob Sedlack shared that he attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
B Russ Evans attended Parking issue meetings. Attended Main Street meeting, pace seems
to be picking up.
V Approval of Minutes
A Bob Sedlack asked for amendments as noted on corrected copy and moved for approval,
second by Tom Roach, unanimous approval.
VI General Business
A Approval of City Claims
1 Mark Hammer motion to approve as presented, John Lanie second, unanimous
approval.
B Clerk - Treasurer's Report •
1 Received advance draw of tax levy.
C Street Closures
a Mane Attraction's Request to Eliminate a Parking Space, Tabled
D Noise Waiver
1 Request from Phi Delta Theta
a Rodeo Party Saturday October 30 from 10:00 PM to 1:30 AM.
b Bob Sedlack motion to approve time change to 1:00 AM, Russ Evans second,
unanimous approval with stipulation that any complaints about the noise it will be
turned down and if still complaints will cease with the noise all together.
E DNR Report Regarding Albin Pond Dam —
I Glen reported on this.
F Streetlights for Glenview Village Condominiums
1 See Attached request; Mary Hirt present representing this request.
2 Mark Hammer suggested having lights on South side of street would be practical due
to Pathway established there. Mark Hammer reminded council that we need to
address other neighborhoods that do not have street lighting. Council agreed to look
into this issue and will report back.
G Putnam County P.I.E. Coalition Red Ribbon Week Request
1 Red Ribbon Week Request presented by Steve Fields.
2 Tom Roach motion to allow PIE Coalition to put ribbons up around downtown area,
Bob Sedlack second, unanimous approval.
H Establishment of Trick -or- Treating Times for the City of Greencastle
® 1 Motion by Russ Evans from 6 pm — 8 pm, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous
approval.
I Ordinance No. 2004 -18 — An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of the Elected Officers of
the City of Greencastle for the Year 2005, Second Reading
1 Mark Hammer motion, Bob Sedlack second, unanimous approval
J Ordinance No. 2004 -23 — An Ordinance Creating Section 8 -78 of the Greencastle City
Code Regarding Residential Parking Permits For Downtown Greencastle, Tabled
K Ordinance No. 2004 -27 — An Ordinance Amending Parking Fines for the City of
Greencastle, Second Reading
1 Tom Roach motion, Mark Hammer second, unanimous approval as amended.
L Ordinance No.'s 2004 -28 through 2004 -31- Tabled on motion by Tom Roach, second
by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval.
1 Ordinance No. 2004 -28— An Ordinance Amending Section 9 -15 of the Greencastle
City Code Regarding Collection or Deferred Payment Charges for the Department of
Waterworks, Second Reading
2 Ordinance No. 2004 -29 — An Ordinance Amending Section 9 -29 of the Greencastle
City Code and Establishing a Late Payment Charge for Sewer Bills, Second Reading
3 Ordinance No. 2004 -30 — An Ordinance Establishing a Late Payment Charge for
Trash Bills, Second Reading
4 Ordinance No. 2004 -31 — An Ordinance Amending Section 9 -17 of the Greencastle
City Code Regarding Department of Waterworks Tap -in Charges, Second Reading
M Resolution No. 2004 -28 — A Resolution Approving the Implementation and Use of
® Invision Software, Tabled
N Ordinance No. 2004 -32 — An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and
Zoning Ordinance by Amending the Zoning Text, First Reading
1 Pastor Allen Barber present representing this request. Tom Roach motion, Bob
Sedlack second, unanimous approval.
O Resolution No. 2004 -35 — A Resolution Authorizing Funding of the Greencastle/Putnam
County Development Center from Industrial Development Funds
1 Bill Dory present representing this request.
2 Bob Sedlack motion to approve, Tom Roach second, unanimous approval.
P Resolution No. 2004 -36 — A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Credit Cards for City
Officials
1 Motion by Tom Roach; second Mark Hammer, unanimous approval.
Q Resolution No. 2004 -37 — A Resolution Authorizing a Payroll Account at National City
Bank
1 Motion by Mark Hammer, John Lanie second, unanimous approval.
VII Adjournment
A Motion to adjourn by Mark Hammer, Bob Sedlack at 8:45 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
Nancy A. Mi hael, Mayor
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